Skilled Trades Helper

Arkansas State University -
Jonesboro, AR

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Job Details

Full-time
$31,500 a year
6 days ago

Qualifications

Equipment service recordkeeping
Replacing parts
Landscape maintenance
Pipe repair
Plumbing fixture repair
Electrical work
Carpentry repair tasks
Building construction
Maintenance painting
Minor facility damage repair
High school diploma or GED
Maintenance activity documentation
Driver's License
Maintenance task scheduling
Maintenance schedule development
Wood construction materials
Refrigeration
Electrical maintenance
Electrical parts
1 year
Machine minor repairs
Electrical fixture repair
Facilities maintenance schedule development
Entry level
Air conditioning
Mechanical systems repair

Full Job Description

Employment Status:

Full time (29-40 Hrs)

Type of Employment:

Staff

# of openings:

Location:

ASU-Jonesboro

Proposed Salary Range:

$31,500.00

Closing:

8/1/26

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The Skilled Trades Helper is responsible for maintaining buildings, and equipment. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develops maintenance schedules for facilities and equipment and participates in overall planning by providing information and advice concerning equipment status, maintenance replacement, or purchasing needs
Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks, with the assistance of a Skilled Tradesman, including building wooden structures, replacing faulty plumbing fixtures, repairing broken pipes, replacing electrical fixtures and receptacles, operating power tools, and servicing refrigeration units.
Reports maintenance and repairs needed in maintaining facilities
Maintains records and prepares reports including equipment history, and materials purchased
Needs to be able to perform some tasks while working alone.
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of basic carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, painting, and heating and air conditioning, and the operation, maintenance, and safety requirements of motorized vehicles and equipment

Ability to operate and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment, perform routine building and grounds maintenance work, and operate and maintain electrical tools and machinery

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

This position is considered Essential Personnel in Facilities Management

Minimum Qualifications:

The formal education equivalent of a High School Diploma

One (1) year of experience or training in the building construction trades, general building maintenance, or in the repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment

Preferred to possess a valid Driver's License

Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or parts of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee

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